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Happy New Year!

3 months ago | [YT] | 181

I had the honor of joining Richard and Vexian on the ‪@1of10pod‬ podcast recently.

We had a great conversation regarding my YouTube journey to $200k/year at 18 years old.

Check out the full episode on the ‪@1of10pod‬ YouTube channel.

4 months ago | [YT] | 46

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n8wealth

🎯 I went viral (200K+ views) with my first video on this YouTube channel. Here’s how.

💡 1) Pick a niche you can ACTUALLY blow up in
Your niche sets the trajectory for your channel. YouTube’s algorithm thrives on recommending videos that align with viewer preferences, but oversaturated niches make it hard to stand out.

👉 Why it matters:
You’re competing with creators who have bigger audiences and better resources. For example, in the finance niche, it’s tough to go up against established channels with professional teams.

I wanted to cover YouTube growth but knew competing with creators like Think Media was unrealistic. My solution? Strategic niching down.

I asked: Who’s underserved in this niche? The answer was young creators—an engaged audience overlooked by most growth content targeting professionals. By focusing on this group, I reduced competition while addressing a broad enough market to scale.

⚠️ Balance specificity with reach
Niching too far (e.g., “growth tips for middle school tech channels”) limits your audience, but being too broad means losing visibility.

📸 2) Force viewers to click
Your idea is the foundation. It should stand out, resonate, and promise value.

1️⃣ Idea: I avoided generic topics like “How to grow on YouTube” and chose “How to make passive income on YouTube,” directly addressing young creators’ goals.

2️⃣ Title: Keep it simple—my title clearly highlighted the value (passive income) and the platform (YouTube).

3️⃣ Thumbnail: Use clean visuals and text that reinforce the title. Even basic designs can work if they clearly communicate the video’s idea.

⚠️ Idea > everything
Your idea drives clicks more than your thumbnail or title. Spend time crafting ideas that excite your audience.

🎥 3) Make good videos
Clicks get views, but retention drives growth. I kept my audience in mind with every decision:

- Scripted for engagement: A conversational tone, relatable examples, and quick pacing kept young viewers hooked.

- Edited for retention: I cut out fluff and added visuals to emphasize key points.

- Leveraged experience: Years of editing skills helped polish the video, but consistent improvement matters more than perfection.

Don’t wait for perfect—publish and learn from each video.

⏳4) Be patient
Success doesn’t happen overnight. My video started slow:
- Day 1: 500 views.
- Day 3: 700 views.
- Weeks later: 200K+ views.

This is normal. YouTube’s algorithm needs time to find your audience. If your niche, content, and click factors align, growth will come.

🔥 Final Takeaways:
1️⃣ Commit to learning through practice. Every video teaches you something.

2️⃣ Set realistic expectations. Viral success often comes after building skills through 20–30 uploads.

3️⃣ Stay resilient. Every creator starts small—consistency wins.

I’ve helped my clients get over 30M views on YouTube. Email management@n8wealth.com if you want help growing your channel!